Solid Waste Maintenance Worker

About the role

Under supervision, assists Solid Waste Collector/Driver collecting special hauls and other debris. Performs variety of work as assigned. May drive and/or operate a heavy special purpose vehicle collecting and dumping refuse.

Responsibilities

• Delivers and removes metal bins, refuse and yard waste containers.
• Cleans collection vehicles.
• Cleans collections containers with a pressure washer and loads them into container washer.
• Paints containers that may have graffiti.
• Uses hand and power tools to build and repair containers.
• Prunes overgrown trees and shrubs around collection sites.
• Assist in the collection of special hauls that may include household items and/or large volumes of yard debris.
• Uses shovel and/or pitchfork to scoop debris and garbage into collection vehicles.
• Drives and/or operates vehicles as required between collection sites, provides ground guidance to assist Solid Waste Collector/Driver while backing or moving vehicle.
• Assists Solid Waste Collector/Driver with various assigned tasks including ensuring equipment is fueled and operating safely, reporting hazardous waste or code violations, and entering information into service account logs.
• Ensures work area is clean and organized to maintain accessibility and prevent accidents and unsafe conditions.
• Safely drives and operates vehicles, trucks and motorized equipment to perform required duties in a variety of locations, within a timely and efficient manner and adhering to all traffic laws and regulations.
• Must meet all Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements for commercial drivers including but not limited to the ability to pass periodic physical examinations and drug screenings.
• Keeps licenses and certifications up-to-date and completes mandatory and otherwise assigned trainings as required.
• Contributes to the effectiveness of the Solid Waste/Refuse Division and the City of Yakima by exhibiting an attitude that encourages cooperation and coordination of efforts, productive time management, and efficient use of resources.
• Provides continuous effort to improve operations, decrease turnaround times, streamline work processes, and work cooperatively and jointly to provide exceptional customer service to internal and external customers.
• Requires regular, reliable and punctual attendance.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Must be 18 years of age, possess a high school diploma or